A state judge has delayed a Maryland company's lawsuit that challenges the Jindal administration's abrupt cancellation of its nearly $200 million contract to process Medicaid claims.
Earlier this year, it was a Baton Rouge judge that ruled the 401(k)-style retirement plan for future rank-and-file employees was unconstitutional. Now, the Louisiana Supreme Court is telling La. Gov. Bobby Jindal the same thing.
Despite reports to the contrary, the final budget that was signed into law does not include any cuts for people with developmental disabilities who are currently receiving waiver services.
Tuesday's 6-1 decision upholds a state district court ruling that the state constitution forbids using money earmarked for public schools in the state's Minimum Foundation Program to pay for private school tuition.